The Challenge

Join Dentaid on this charity challenge in the Himalayas of Nepal. Start your trip by getting involved first hand in the work that Dentaid does in Nepal at a dental project in Kathmandu. After your project is complete, you will take a breathaking trek through the Nepali countryside passing small villages and meeting local people along the way.

Itinerary

Day 1 (Tue 10 Apr): London / Kathmandu
Depart for Kathmandu on an overnight flight.

Day 2 (Wed 11 Apr): Kathmandu
Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to a central hotel. This afternoon meet the local team and receive a briefing on the days ahead. Welcome dinner with cultural show tonight. (Lunch, Dinner)

Days 3 (Thu 12 Apr) & 4 (Fri 13 Apr): Kathmandu
Spend two days assisting on a local Dentaid project (accommodation, breakfast, dinner & transport within Kathmandu included).

Day 5 (Sat 14 Apr): Kathmandu / Pokhara
After breakfast, transfer by road to Pokhara (approx 6 hours). Overnight at a Guesthouse. (BLD)

Day 6 (Sun 15 Apr): Pokhara / Tirkgedhunga / Ulleri
Transfer by road to Nayapul (approx. 2 hours) from where you commence the trek. Follow the banks of the Bhurungdi Khola River as far as Tikhedhunga (1575m), then it is a steep uphill walk to Ulleri where we stay the night in a lodge. (2073m) (BLD)

Day 7 (Mon 16 Apr): Ulleri/ Ghorepani
A day of ascent! Gradually gain more altitude as you walk for about 5 hrs to the overnight base in Ghorepani (2800m). (BLD)

Day 8 (Tue 17 Apr): Ghorepani / Poon Hill / Tadapani
Early this morning ascend to Poon Hill (3400m) for a spectacular sunrise view over the Annapurna Massif, Dhawalagiri (8167m) and other ranges. After breakfast back at the lodge, it is a mostly downhill walk, via Deorali, to reach Tadapani. The route is through peaceful forestland, famed for its rhododendrons. Overnight at Lodge in Tadapani. (BLD)

Day 9 (Wed 18 Apr): Tadapani /Ghandruk
The descent to Ghandruk is a relatively easy walk, with spectacular views of the Annapurna and Machhapuchre snow-capped peaks all the way down from Ghorepani. Ghandruk is a beautiful Gurung Village, where most of the inhabitants were Gurkhas. Overnight in a lodge. (BLD)

Day 10 (Thu 19 Apr): Ghandruk / Pokhara
The final day's trekking. It is about a 6 hour walk to Birethanti, from where we travel by road back to Pokhara. Overnight in a Guesthouse. (BLD)

Day 11 (Fri 20 Apr): Pokhara / Kathmandu
Return to Kathmandu overland. This afternoon enjoy a brief sightseeing tour of the city, with visits to Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath Stupa (alternatively a project visit could be arranged). Farewell dinner this evening. (BLD)

Day 12 (Sat 21 Apr): Kathmandu / London
Transfer to the airport for your flight home. (B)

Day 13 (Sun 22 Apr): London
Arrive back into London.

N.B. This itinerary may change due to unusual weather patterns, wildlife movements, the ability of the group and so on. We will do our best to keep to the set itinerary however we cannot be held responsible for changes that might occur outside of our control. In all such circumstances your guide and tour leader will have the final say in the interest of the health and safety of the group.

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